Johnny Manziel Indictment Is Wake Up Call For Troubled Qb
It may even be “one of the best things that ever happened” to the troubled quarterback.
It may even be “one of the best things that ever happened” to the troubled quarterback.
On Friday, Manziel took a shot at one of his biggest critics, ESPN analyst Merril Hoge, saying Hoge needed to “worry about his big neckties.” Erik Burkhardt, Manziel’s agent, went all emoji on Hoge after Manziel finished with 172 yards passing, a pair of touchdowns and a 133.9 passer rating in the Browns’ victory. MORE: A look back at “Johnny Football” | Let the Manziel era begin | Meet Erik Burkhardt, the man behind Manziel...
While Brees struggled to make an impression, Carr was the driving force behind a 34-24 victory at the Raiders’ new Allegiant Stadium home in Las Vegas. The 29-year-old completed 28 of 38 passes for 282 yards and three touchdowns in helping the Raiders start the season 2-0. Brees managed 312 yards, a TD and an interception on 26-of-38 passing for New Orleans, which fell to 1-1. MORE: Highlights from Raiders’ comeback win...
Lester, who will be the Cubs’ opening day starter, struck out Brandon Phillips, Todd Frazier and Jay Bruce in two innings against the Reds. He allowed one hit, to Chris Dominguez in the second, but ended his outing with an inning-ending double play. Despite his performance, the Cubs fell 5-2. MORE: Top-rated players by position in ‘MLB: The Show’ | Why we picked the Cubs to win the World Series | Harvey pitches two perfect innings...
In the final seconds of San Antonio’s 29-point blowout victory over the defending Western Conference champions, Simmons showed Warriors center JaVale McGee no mercy as he took flight. Please hide the children, because this content isn’t safe for their sweet, unadulterated eyes. MORE: NBA players with the most to prove in 2016-17 Damn, that was a posterization if we’ve ever seen one. It’s the basketball equivalent of Johnny sweeping Daniel LaRusso’s leg in “The Karate Kid....
Immediately after the U.S. national team’s failure to qualify for the 2018 World Cup with a 2-1 loss to Trinidad & Tobago on Tuesday, the LA Galaxy midfielder took to Twitter and posted about the criticism former coach Jurgen Klinsmann took after losing the first two match of the Hexagonal. Friday saw U.S. Soccer part ways with Bruce Arena, the second coaching casualty of the World Cup qualifying cycle for the U....
Spieth and McIlroy, the world Nos. 2 and 3, respectively, will start on the back nine at 8:26 a.m. ET Thursday and be joined at the tee by Justin Thomas when play starts in Dublin, Ohio. MORE: Tour winners of 2015-16 season | Watch a gator take over course Spieth and McIlroy were paired for round three of the 2016 Masters after leading the field after the opening two days....
It’s just Spieth’s third missed cut in 21 starts this season. But with Rory McIlroy deciding to skip this week to rest his ankle, the negative result was enough to drop Spieth back into the second spot in the world rankings. MORE: FedEx Cup winners | PGA Championship winners/losers | Day’s winning reaction Spieth bogeyed the 18th to finish 6 over, four shots below the cut line. It’s his first missed cut since the Players Championship back in May, and his 12 holes of bogey or worse were his most this season....
Sheriff Gator DeLoach said that Jose Lara’s body was discovered in a septic tank on his family’s property, WJAX-TV reported. Authorities believe his fall into the tank was accidental. Lara’s sudden disappearance led to a wide search and rescue effort by several agencies, including the FBI and sheriff’s office, according to WJAX. Investigators searched the area where he disappeared using bloodhounds, drones, helicopters and night-vision tools. Authorities, who also interviewed the toddler’s family members, expressed concerns about potentially dangerous wildlife in the area and had a dive team ready to inspect a nearby swamp....
Ramirez will fight Antonio Orozco on ESPN, a day before the biggest fight of the year – the highly-anticipated rematch between Canelo Alvarez and Gennady Golovkin. The 26-year-old Ramirez (22-0, 16 knockouts) recently moved to Riverside, California to be closer to trainer Robert Garcia, who trains him out of his gym in Oxnard. Prior to that, Ramirez lived in Hollywood for a couple of years, but his heart has always been in the Central Valley and his hometown of Avenal, a small town outside of Fresno....
Following a three-fight win streak, Prograis is ready to become a champion again. “Rougarou” faces former contender Jose Zepeda for the vacant WBC junior-welterweight title on November 26. The fight takes place in Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California. Prograis beat Terry Flanagan in the quarter-finals of the World Boxing Super Series tournament in 2018. In April 2019, he won the WBA title against Kiryl Relikh via TKO. With the WBA, IBF, and The Ring titles on the line, Prograis lost in a close majority decision contest against Taylor....
Via KWCH : MORE: NFL players who were arrested last season Police say the three people Randle struck with his car included a 27-year-old woman, and two men, ages 26 and 29. Then, he forced his way into a house. The victims had minor injuries but refused medical treatment. In addition to the aggravated battery charges, the free-agent running back also was charged with possession of hallucinogens/marijuana and criminal damage to property....
“Some wondered why I stuck with my objection following the violence at the Capitol. The reason is simple: I will not bow to a lawless mob, or allow criminals to drown out the legitimate concerns of my constituents,” Hawley wrote in the piece for the Southeast Missourian. Hawley also criticized Democrats who have called him an “insurrectionist” and called out those who have objected to Electoral College certifications in the past....
In a piece published Monday in “The Players Tribune,” the journeyman quarterback announced his retirement from the NFL after 16 seasons. “It’s been one heck of a journey. And now, strange as it feels to say, after 17 years … that journey is coming to an end. Today, I’m officially retiring,” McCown wrote, in part. “When you decide to retire, your whole football life kind of flashes before your eyes....
Norman was flagged for an unnecessary roughness penalty when he launched himself at Shepard and hit the receiver high. Remarkably, Shepard held onto the ball. The result of the play and subsequent fine, though, may be preferable to Norman compared to the alternative. Norman was drawn off his assignment — and nemesis — Odell Beckham Jr. by Eli Manning’s play-action fake, and that’s how he ended up in the middle of the field and in position to make the play on Shepard....
But for me, Norman’s most interesting quotes this week were about the game of football itself in Derek Jeter’s online magazine: The Players’ Tribune. MORE: Cam Newton’s T-shirt features Martin Luther King quotes Norman recalled his crazy Week 15 game against Beckham last season that generated fines and suspensions. Some people were offended by the two stars basically engaging in a street brawl. Too bad, writes Norman. They missed the “beauty” of it....
Here are three things we learned from the event: Another one bites the dust Maybe Joshua sensed a victory over Parker when he chose the Queen song to begin his walkout to the ring. But, it was a more difficult fight than many people thought it would go. Joshua struggled for the first half of bout due to Parker keeping him at bay with the jab and using his speed....
The company, Lorna Jane, is based in Australia and was found by a federal court on Friday to have made “false and misleading representations” about its LJ Shield technology and its supposed ability to halt the spread of COVID. As a penalty, the company will pay a fine of 5 million Australian dollars, or about $3.7 million, the BBC reports. The judgment follows a complaint filed against Lorna Jane by the Australian Competitions & Consumer Commission (ACCC) last July....
West, 44, was this week hit with a 24-hour ban from Instagram after violating the social media platform’s policy on hate speech, bullying and harassment, following a slew of posts aimed at Kardashian, 41, Davidson, 28, and TV host Trevor Noah. The rapper and designer’s posts about Davidson, whom he has taken to calling “Skete,” received increased attention when he unveiled the Eazy music video, which depicted him kidnapping and burying a claymation likeness of the comedian....
Randle, who believed he went too late in the draft, grew up a Lakers fan and said he is excited to join Bryant in Los Angeles. It appears that Bryant shares the feeling. MORE: Follow NBA draft live | Source: Rondo trade rumors are BS | Embiid was excited Randle displayed his inner-Kobe almost immediately after being picked, stating that all the teams to pass up on him would regret it in the end....